Hardware Features

Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router—especially the status lights on the front panel.

Front Panel

The router front panel, shown in Figure 3, contains status lights. (For more information on interpreting the status lights, see “Verifying Your Connection” on page 16 and “Checking Basic Router Functions” on page 27.)

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Figure 3

You can use the status lights to verify various conditions.

Table 1. Status Light Descriptions

Label

Activity

Description

 

 

 

 

Solid Amber

The router is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic.

1. Power

Solid Green

The power is on and the router is ready.

 

Off

Power is not being supplied to the router.

 

 

 

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

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